Looking for a guy

Even though the Longhorns are averaging 205 yards rushing — thank you, Colt McCoy — offensive coordinator Greg Davis still wants to see more out of the running backs. Actually, Davis said he’s waiting for one guy to step up and be “the guy.”

“We can’t annoint someone,” Davis said. “They have to earn that.”

Freshman Fozzy Whittaker, who looked like the quick, elusive runner he’s been advertised to be in his only appearance of the season against Texas-El Paso, should be ready this weekend against Colorado after missing the past two games with a right knee injury.

But another freshman, Cody Johnson, keeps earning himself more carries. Johnson has gained 100 yards on 24 carries in the past two games, and also run in for two TDs. Mack Brown likes the way Johnson runs behind his pads — perhaps Johnson could complement Whittaker’s pop with power — but Brown also has Johnson on a serious slim-down plan.

Brown said Johnson started camp at 256 pounds, and he’s currently at 245. Brown says he wants Johnson to drop about 10 more.

“If I want to play more, I got to get to 235,” Johnson said. “That’s the bottom line.”